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Getting away for the weekend is exciting, and can offer an incredible chance to reset and relieve the stress of the day-to-day.

Make sure you pack correctly to avoid bringing too much or too little – this guide can help! We’ll go over what to wear, what NOT to bring, and other weekend trip FAQs to help you thoroughly enjoy your weekend escape!

What to bring:

1) Weekender bag or backpack – Whether you’re off on a business trip or visiting family and friends for the weekend, you’ll want to bring a carry-on-friendly, accommodating weekend bag. This one is trendy, spacious, easily portable, and will totally become your new favorite travel duffel.View on Amazon.com ➜

2) Wardrobe color scheme – The best way to pack for a quick weekend trip is by bringing clothing items that fit within a particular color scheme. I prefer to bring neutral clothing (gray, black, cream, purples) that I can mix and match. This will help you from packing too many items. It’s usually a good idea to bring one casual outfit, one dressy outfit (if necessary), and one comfortable outfit (for travelling, sleeping, or lounging).View on Amazon.com ➜

3) Two pairs of shoes – Whether you’re headed to explore a new city, or to a business conference, you’ll want to bring at least one pair of comfortable walking shoes, and one more dressy pair. This particular pair of sandals can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. You can wear them with almost anything!View on Amazon.com ➜

5) Toiletries – Don’t let your skin suffer while you’re on vacation. You should always bring your specific cleanser and moisturizer with you, no matter your trip length. To store your toiletries, a top-notch toiletry bag is ideal. This one has a hook so it can hang in the bathroom, and is spacious enough to fit your shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, cosmetics, etc.View on Amazon.com ➜

6) Packing cubes – Using packing cubes will turn you into a packing pro. They’ll keep you totally organized, and make packing (and unpacking) a breeze. This set comes with three packing cubes, three laundry pouches, and a shoe bag. Perfect for organizing your duffel, and separating your clean clothes from your laundry.View on Amazon.com ➜

7) Sunglasses – Sunglasses are important to take on any sort of trip. Protect your eyes from harmful UVA/ UVB rays with these trendy shades. Reviewers say that the quality is awesome and they feel expensive despite their inexpensive price tag!View on Amazon.com ➜

8) Lipstick Sized Portable Charger – Nobody has the time to wait for their phone to charge on a wall plug. Make it a non issue by coming armed with this durable case. It holds a full charge, so you can go about your day without worrying where you can next charge your phone.View on Amazon.com ➜

9) Medicines – It’s always a good idea to bring your medicine staples (advil, pepto bismol, vitamins etc). Make them easy to find by storing them in these bright, super cute cases. The size is perfect if you take multiple supplements each day. These cases are roomy, but small enough to comfortably fit in a handbag or even the pocket of your duffel.View on Amazon.com ➜

10) Earplugs + sleep mask – Don’t let noise or light ruin your perfect night of sleep. This eye mask is contoured to shape to your face, and lightweight enough to prevent pressure on your eyes. It comes with earplugs, too. This is the perfect combination to bring with you on your weekend trip.View on Amazon.com ➜

11) Travel wallet – While traveling, it’s important to have a safe and organized place to keep your ID, money and credit cards. Protect your privacy and your personal information with this RFID blocking travel wallet. This one has enough space for everything, and will keep you extremely organized during your travels.View on Amazon.com ➜

12) Glasses/Contacts – If you wear glasses or contacts, you know the struggle of forgetting either of these things! Remember to pack both (just in case) even if you prefer to wear one over the other. This contact case is the perfect size to keep it in your travel bag, and comes with a little travel-sized bottle to put solution in.View on Amazon.com ➜

13) Map/GPS – If you’re driving, apps like Google Maps can help you find your way during your weekend trip. The Maps.me app is particularly awesome because you can download maps for certain states/ regions so that if you lose service, it can still guide you using GPS. The Roadtrippers app is also a personal favorite of mine. You enter in your starting and ending locations and it will show you cool stuff along the way!View here ➜

14) Polaroid camera – You’ll never regret bringing a camera on a trip. You will use it to capture all the new memories you’re making, places you’re seeing, and people you’re with. This one is a classic. It’s easy to use, and perfect for capturing any moment worth remembering.View on Amazon.com ➜

15) Waterproof Cellphone Case – If you’re trip takes you anywhere around water, you might be tempted to bring your phone in with you to take a few selfies. Now you can make it happen with this waterproof pouch. It’s also very useful for the freak thunderstorm and other unpredictable weather!View on Amazon.com ➜

16) Swimsuit (or two) – You might find it useful to pack a swimsuit, even if you’re not headed to a beach destination. You might want to unwind in the hotel pool or hot tub. This top is so unique, and you can adjust it with the halter string.View on Amazon.com ➜

17) Copy of important documents – Don’t forget your itinerary, plane ticket, or car insurance information (if you’re driving)! This document holder is lightweight, and convenient to carry or keep in your the backpack, briefcase, or bag.View on Amazon.com ➜

What to wear on a weekend trip:

As I always say, when it comes to packing, less is more. Obviously it depends where you’re headed, so while you’re packing at home, try to make a list of the exact activities you’ll be doing, and what you’ll need to wear for them. Pre-planning like this will keep you from bringing too much stuff. For a car or plane trip, come dressed in comfortable clothes that you can re-wear throughout the weekend so that you don’t overpack. Another trick is to wear your heaviest items on the plane, so that your carry on is lighter! Also, remember to always check the weather.

What NOT to bring:

1) 🚫 A checked bag – You really don’t need to bring too much on a weekend trip. Even if it’s a three-day weekend, you can probably pare down your luggage to just a carry-on and personal item (purse or small backpack). That way you’ll save yourself the trouble and time of having to wait forever at baggage claim!
2) 🚫 Unnecessary electronics – Unless you’re traveling for business, it can be nice to unplug for a while. Leave your ipad and at home so you can really enjoy the weekend and disconnect a bit.
3) 🚫 Laptop – If you absolutely must bring be online for work-related reasons, think about downloading your important documents to your phone. Before a weekend trip, I like to save all my work in Google Docs so that I can access it anytime on my phone, and don’t have to carry around a heavy computer.

4) 🚫 Too many outfit/shoe options – Don’t overstuff your carry-on or opt for a checked bag if you’re only going for a weekend. Try to really plan out your outfits for your trip while you’re packing. Time flies, and you won’t want to spend your precious vacation moments deciding on what to wear anyway. Pick it all out in advance.
5) 🚫 Books – No need to carry cumbersome novels or guidebooks in this day and age. Invest in a Kindle of other eReader. You can carry a whole library of books in a tiny device that weighs no more than a pound!
6) 🚫 TSA requirements – As always, be wary of TSA requirements if you’re flying. Here is a link to the prohibited items.